- Win Rate
- 48.1%
- Pick Rate
- 0.3%
- Ban Rate
- 0.5%
Varus Top Runes: Keystone & Shards
- Patch
- 26.19
- Games
- 158
- Lane
- Top
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 5, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Best Top Varus runes for LoL Patch 26.19 - Press the Attack from the Precision tree with Resolve secondary (57.7% WR, 32.9% pick rate). Varus's optimal primary runes are Press the Attack, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Last Stand. Secondary tree: Bone Plating, Overgrowth.
Primary Tree
Precision
Press the AttackHitting an enemy champion with 3 consecutive basic attacks deals 40 - 160 bonus
TriumphTakedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant an additional 20 gold.
'The most dangerous game brings the greatest glory.'
—Noxian Reckoner
Legend: AlacrityGain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (
Earn progress toward Legend stacks for every champion takedown, epic monster takedown, large monster kill, and minion kill.
Last StandDeal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max damage gained at 30% health.
Bone PlatingAfter taking damage from an enemy champion, the next 3 spells or attacks you receive from them deal 30-60 (based on level) less damage.
Duration: 1.5s
Cooldown: 55s
OvergrowthAbsorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanently gaining 3 maximum health for every 8.
When you've absorbed 120 monsters or enemy minions, gain an additional 3.5% maximum health.
Primary Tree
Precision
Lethal TempoAttacking an enemy champion grants you [6% Melee || 4% Ranged] Attack Speed for 6 seconds, up to 6. At max stacks, deal [9 - 30 Melee || 6 - 24 Ranged]
Absorb LifeKilling a target heals you for @HealAmount@.
Legend: AlacrityGain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (
Earn progress toward Legend stacks for every champion takedown, epic monster takedown, large monster kill, and minion kill.
Cut DownDeal 8% more damage to champions who have more than 60% health.
Biscuit DeliveryBiscuit Delivery: Gain a Total Biscuit of Everlasting Will every 2 mins, until 6 min.
Biscuits restore 20 + 2% of your maximum health, increased by up to 100% based on missing Health. Consuming or selling a Biscuit permanently increases your max health by 30.
Cosmic Insight+
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Every Varus Top Keystone and Secondary Tree (Patch 26.19)
504 gamesVarus Top runs Press the Attack in 63% of games, with a 47.0% win rate. Resolve is the usual secondary tree (62%). Standard stat shards: Attack Speed (offense), Adaptive Force (flex), Health Scaling (defense).
Keystones
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press the AttackMost played | 62.9% | 47.0% | 317 |
| Lethal Tempo | 30.2% | 52.6% | 152 |
Secondary trees
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 ResolveMost played | 62.3% | 51.0% | 314 |
 Inspiration | 19.8% | 50.0% | 100 |
 Domination | 10.5% | 24.5% | 53 |
Pick rate is the share of Varus games in this lane that used the rune; options under 40 games are left out. A higher win rate on a rarely picked rune is usually a matchup-specific choice, not a general upgrade.
Varus Minor Runes by Tree
Every minor rune Varus players take, grouped by rune tree, with how often it is picked and how often it wins.
Precision
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legend: AlacrityMost played | 92.3% | 48.4% | 465 |
| Triumph | 64.9% | 47.4% | 327 |
| Last Stand | 49.4% | 52.2% | 249 |
| Cut Down | 31.0% | 50.6% | 156 |
| Absorb Life | 24.6% | 51.6% | 124 |
 Coup de Grace | 14.9% | 30.7% | 75 |
Resolve
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bone PlatingMost played | 56.9% | 51.9% | 287 |
| Overgrowth | 56.7% | 52.8% | 286 |
Inspiration
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmic InsightMost played | 16.3% | 47.6% | 82 |
| Biscuit Delivery | 14.5% | 46.6% | 73 |
Domination
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Taste of BloodMost played | 10.3% | 25.0% | 52 |
 Treasure Hunter | 8.5% | 23.3% | 43 |
Varus Stat Shards
Which stat shards Varus players choose in each of the three shard rows, and the win rate of each.
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Attack Speed (offense)Most played | 96.6% | 48.3% | 487 |
 Adaptive Force (flex) | 96.0% | 47.5% | 484 |
 Health Scaling (defense) | 64.1% | 47.1% | 323 |
| Health (defense) | 33.5% | 48.5% | 169 |
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Varus Runes FAQ - Patch 26.19
What is the best keystone for Varus Top?
Press the Attack: Varus Top takes it in 63% of ranked games and wins 47.0% of 317 games. Alternatives: Lethal Tempo (30%, 52.6%).
What stat shards should Varus take?
Most Varus players take Attack Speed (offense), Adaptive Force (flex), Health Scaling (defense) — one from each shard row.
What are the best Varus runes in patch 26.19?
The best Varus runes in patch 26.19 use the Precision tree with Press the Attack, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, and Last Stand, and the Resolve tree with Bone Plating and Overgrowth. This rune setup achieves a 57.7% win rate with a 32.9% pick rate.
What is the win rate for Varus's best rune page?
Varus's best rune page has a 57.7% win rate in patch 26.19, which is +9.6% compared to Varus's average win rate. This rune setup has a 32.9% pick rate among Varus players.
What keystone should I use on Varus?
Press the Attack from the Precision tree is the best keystone rune for Varus in patch 26.19. This keystone synergizes well with Varus's kit and provides a 57.7% win rate.
What is Varus's primary rune tree?
Varus's primary rune tree is Precision. The optimal Precision runes for Varus are Press the Attack, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, and Last Stand, with Press the Attack being the keystone of choice.
What is Varus's secondary rune tree?
Varus's best secondary rune tree is Resolve. The recommended Resolve runes are Bone Plating and Overgrowth, which complement Varus's Precision primary tree.
What are alternative rune setups for Varus?
An alternative Varus rune setup uses Lethal Tempo from the Precision tree. This alternate build may be preferred in certain matchups or playstyles. Check the alternative rune page above for full details including win rate and pick rate.
How popular are Varus's runes?
Varus's top rune page has a 32.9% pick rate in patch 26.19. This indicates that 32.9% of Varus players use the Press the Attack setup with Precision and Resolve trees.